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June 2026: Pharmaceutical enterprise Eli Lilly and Company has promoted Aoife Keohane to Associate Vice President – HR Technology and Operations. The leadership elevation aligns with the organization’s ongoing initiative to digitize its human capital infrastructure and optimize functional efficiency across its global workforce
Aoife brings extensive experience in HR leadership, digital transformation, and global operations. Over her career at Eli Lilly, she has focused on modernizing HR systems, enhancing workforce capabilities, and driving operational efficiency across multiple geographies. Her promotion reflects a proven track record of aligning HR processes with enterprise strategy and enabling scalable growth through technology.
In her new role, Aoife will work closely with Eli Lilly’s global HR and executive leadership to strengthen the company’s HR technology strategy and operational excellence. Her responsibilities extend beyond traditional HR functions; she will oversee HR technology platforms and global operations, a structural shift designed to integrate digital innovation directly into workforce transformation and long‑term organizational outcomes.
On her promotion she commented “This is a function I’ve had the privilege of being part of over the past decade- from the early days of our centralised HR model through to where we stand today and I’m so energised by what’s ahead”
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